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Job market shows big improvement
12:22pm: November job losses fewest since start of the recession. Unemployment rate decline is biggest in more than three years. More

Best time to get a job
When you apply could make or break your chances with employers. So when are the best times of year to land a position? Hiring managers give a heads-up. More
Jobless claims slide to near 15-month low
Number of initial filers for unemployment insurance falls to 457,000, lowest level since September 2008.  More
Two wars, and it's still harder to get in
Joining the military isn't as easy as it used to be. Recruiters can now afford to be a little more selective in a dismal job market.  More
Mounting job losses
Dozens of companies have announced job cuts since the start of 2009. More
Solutions
50 Best Jobs in America
50 Best Jobs in America
Money looked for careers with great pay, superior growth prospects, intellectual challenge, flexibility and more. More
Get your old salary back!
Get your old salary back!
In a welcome move, more employers are reversing pay cuts, or planning to in the months ahead.  More
8 great companies to retire from
8 great companies to retire from
At a time when some firms have cut back on benefits, these employers offer notably generous plans.  More
100 Best Companies to Work For
Even in this economy, some companies are going out of their way to please employees. This year, there's a new no. 1, as Google slips to no. 4. More

Job Losses
Company Number of cuts
Panasonic 650
Avery Dennison 3,600
Best Buy unspecified
Quicksilver 200
Corning 4,900
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